| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| craven |
shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| secular |
of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |